The Kashmir Scholars Consultative and Action Network (KSCAN), is an interdisciplinary group of scholars from various countries and regions engaged in research on the region of Kashmir. Each of us has written about Kashmiri history, society, culture, and politics, and their relation to the protracted conflict; and we are particularly concerned about the present conditions of violence. Our research on the Kashmir conflict addresses its history, its consequences for the region and beyond, and its possible resolution. It has implications for an internationally mediated political solution and is of relevance to policy makers.

Day 10 of the Indian military siege: 14 August 2019

Curfew and communication blockades are still in place, with mobile networks, internet services and landlines closed.

Fact-finding group comprising Kavita Krishnan from the CPI (ML), economist Jean Dreze and Maimoona Mollah of All India Democratic Women’s Association and Vimal Bhai of National Alliance of People’s Movement, spent five days in Kashmir, shared its fact-finding report with the media.Full report here.

Hospitals and emergency services are still struggling with lack of personnel and medications running out. See yesterday’s update.

Many young boys and men have been detained in Pulwama and Shopian in South Kashmir. (Some under Public Safety Act (1978).)